ABSTRACT

Periodontitis is one of the most common diseases of the oral cavity and it is prevalent in all age groups. Plaque is responsible for the development of periodontal diseases. Chemotherapeutic agents such as essential oils, chlorhexidine and triclosan play a significant role in preventing periodontal diseases and also help in improving the oral hygiene of the individuals. The adjunctive effect of subgingival irrigation was found to provide added clinical benefits when compared to scaling and root planing (SRP) alone. Therefore, in this study, the antibacterial effect of charcoal mouthwash as an irrigant after SRP has been investigated. Materials and methods This pilot study recruited 6 subjects who were divided into two groups, Group A (3 – experimental) and Group B (3 – control) based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. In the experimental group, charcoal mouthwash was used as an irrigant after SRP and chlorhexidine mouthwash was used as irrigant after SRP in the control group. Plaque samples were collected before SRP. Following SRP, the respective irrigants were used in both the groups,and plaque samples were collected again. The total colony forming units were assessed by inoculating nutrient agar by the pour plate method. Results Charcoal mouthwash as an irrigant did not have better results than chlorhexidine mouthwash with regard to mean colony forming units. Conclusion The antibacterial effect of charcoal mouthwash was not shown to be as effective as chlorhexidine mouthwash in periodontitis patients. Keywords: Charcoal mouthwash, mouthwash, irrigant, colony forming units, chlorhexidine mouthwash
Publication date: 1/1/21

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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2021/10.1.5300